Electricity rates in Brenham, TX
Brenham (16,579 people, Washington County) is served by 6 electric utilities. Homes on City of Brenham pay about 10.69¢/kWh, 33% less than the Texas average.
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Electric companies serving Brenham
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Brenham | Municipal utility | 10.69¢ | $116 | 6,073 | — |
| Entergy Texas | Investor-owned utility | 14.28¢ | $177 | 469K | 403 |
| Bluebonnet Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 11.95¢ | $149 | 119K | 114 |
| Mid-South Electric Co-op Association | Electric cooperative | 15.86¢ | $202 | 37K | 189 |
| Fayette Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.92¢ | $133 | 14K | — |
| Bartlett Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.71¢ | $215 | 12K | 213 |
Power outages in Washington County right now
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Outage history in Washington County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,163 | 396 |
| Days with outages | 73 | 65 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,879 (69.2%) | 3,940 (30.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-08 | 2025-07-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,163 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Somerville 14.3¢
- Bellville 14.3¢
- Hempstead 14.3¢
- Pine Island 14.3¢
- Navasota 14.3¢
- Waller 14.3¢
- Sealy 14.3¢
- Caldwell 14.3¢
- College Station 15.0¢
- Giddings 14.3¢
ZIP codes: 77833, 77834
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Brenham?
Most homes in Brenham get power from City of Brenham, where residential customers pay an average of 10.69¢/kWh including all charges. The Texas average is 15.96¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Brenham: Entergy Texas (14.28¢), Bluebonnet Electric Co-op (11.95¢), Mid-South Electric Co-op Association (15.86¢).
What is the average electric bill in Brenham?
About $116 a month, based on 1,087 kWh a month (the average for City of Brenham customers) at 10.69¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Brenham, TX?
6 utilities serve Brenham's ZIP codes: City of Brenham, Entergy Texas, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op, Mid-South Electric Co-op Association, Fayette Electric Co-op, Bartlett Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Brenham?
In 2025, customers in Washington County averaged 6 hr 36 min without power. Outages hit 65 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-13, when 3,940 customers (30.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.